Lodge Fund Drive Isn't Endorsed By State Police

The Florida-based Pennsylvania Lodge of the American Association of State Troopers is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pennsylvania State Police.

The lodge has been soliciting funds throughout Pennsylvania.

State police regulations say its members are prohibited from using or permitting an organization to use a member's title, position or any anything that conveys the concept of the state police in any form of solicitation without explicit approval of the state police commissioner.

The unauthorized use of the name, badge or insignia of the Pennsylvania State Police is illegal. No such authorization has been given to the Pennsylvania Lodge of the American Association of State Troopers.

Citizens who are solicited by anyone who claims to be affiliated with or endorsed by the Pennsylvania State Police can contact the state Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection or their local state police station.